Why I Stopped Drinking Coffee in the Afternoon
# Why I Stopped Drinking Coffee in the Afternoon I used to believe that a cup of coffee was the perfect pick-me-up — especially around 3 PM when my energy dipped. But over time, I started to notice something strange. --- ## ☕ The Afternoon Crash Every afternoon, I'd reach for another cup of coffee. It felt like a ritual. But the crash kept getting worse. I’d feel wired for an hour… and then suddenly sluggish. Worse, I couldn’t fall asleep easily at night. --- ## 💤 What Changed When I Quit So I decided to stop drinking coffee after lunch. At first, it was hard — I missed the comfort and boost. But after a week, I started noticing: ✅ Deeper, uninterrupted sleep ✅ Better focus in the late afternoon ✅ Less anxiety and restlessness It was like my body was finally **resetting**. --- ## 🔄 What I Drink Instead Now, I keep it simple: - **Herbal tea** (like chamomile or rooibos) - **Sparkling water** ...